Movies and TvShows featuring "publicity-stunt" theme.
Rocky Balboa, a small-time Philadelphia boxer, gets the rare opportunity to fight the world heavyweight champion and becomes determined to go the distance to prove himself and regain his self-respect. Along the way, Rocky develops a relationship with Adrian, overcomes personal obstacles, and faces Apollo Creed in an epic boxing match that pushes both fighters to their limits.
Annie, a young orphan living in foster care, is taken in by a wealthy businessman as part of a publicity stunt. As she brings joy and love into his life, they both learn valuable lessons about family and the meaning of home.
In the 1990s, an Irish matchmaker gets involved in an election campaign and tries to make a successful match while dealing with various obstacles and challenges. This guilty pleasure movie explores the world of Irish-American politics, genealogy, and the festival culture in Ireland.
Salaam-e-Ishq (2007) is a romantic comedy-drama musical that explores the lives of six couples in Mumbai and London. The film depicts interconnected stories of love, marriage, and unfaithfulness, as the characters navigate through various challenges and emotions. With a blend of humor, emotions, and music, Salaam-e-Ishq takes the audience on a journey of relationships and their complexities.
A woman in New York City becomes obsessed with becoming famous and puts up her name on a billboard, gaining instant notoriety. She navigates the challenges of fame and the price she has to pay for it.
Safety Last! is a silent comedy film released in 1923. The story follows a young man seeking a job who ends up climbing the outside of a department store building as part of a publicity stunt. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and comedic mishaps. The film is known for its iconic image of the protagonist hanging from a clock on the side of the building.
In 'Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?', a man gets caught up in the glamorous and cutthroat world of advertising when he is tasked with finding a 'dream girl' to endorse a lipstick brand. As he navigates through the chaos of New York City and deals with ambitious executives, he realizes the price of fame and success.
This movie tells the story of Harry Houdini, a renowned magician and escape artist. It covers his life and career, from his beginnings in Brooklyn, New York City, to his famous stunts and performances around the world. The plot explores his relationships, including his complicated relationship with his mother-in-law. It also delves into the various magic acts and tricks that made him famous, such as his sawed-in-half magic act and his handcuff escapes. Throughout the movie, Houdini faces challenges and obstacles, including run-ins with Scotland Yard and publicity stunts gone wrong. The plot highlights the dangers and risks Houdini took to entertain and amaze his audience.
In Bye Bye Birdie, a famous rock star named Conrad Birdie is drafted into the army, and before leaving, he plans to give a goodbye kiss to a lucky teenage girl on The Ed Sullivan Show, causing chaos in a small town.
Beach Blanket Bingo is a campy musical comedy that follows the story of a group of teenagers at a beach party. Things take an interesting turn when one of the teens falls in love with a mermaid and must navigate through various comedic situations to be with her. Filled with dancing, singing, and a motorcycle gang, this film is a fun-filled adventure that will leave you laughing.
The Wagons Roll at Night is a romantic drama about a circus owner who seeks revenge on a lion tamer who killed his brother. It is a story of love, family drama, and seeking redemption.
The Ghost Galleon is a horror movie set in the 16th century. A sailing ship, manned by evil undead skeleton warriors, terrorizes the coast. The plot includes scenes of rape and violence against women. The main characters attempt to escape the ship and fight against the supernatural horror. The movie combines elements of erotic horror, cult, and psychotronic film genres.
Bombshell is a comedy-drama film set in the 1930s Hollywood. It follows the story of a popular female movie star who gets tired of the constant publicity and scandal in her life. She meets a newspaper reporter who promises to change her image, but things take an unexpected turn. With themes of romance, screwball comedy, and drama, Bombshell explores the complex relationships between movie stars and the media. The story highlights the challenges faced by women in the film industry during the pre-Code era.
Unable to get work in her home country, Laurine Lynne (Beverly Roberts) travels to Vienna where her press agent, Joe Craig (Allyn Joslyn), convinces her to marry royalty. The lucky fellow is Prince Rupert (Patric Knowles), an impoverished nobleman now working as a waiter. Do the two of them fall in love despite this marriage of convenience?
Ogden Spencer Trulow III is a wealthy kleptomaniac who turned to stealing when he was spurned by a girl. His psychoanalyst advises him to find another girl for a cure. He fastens his interest upon Sally Martin, who happens to be engaged upon helping some crooks steal a valuable necklace. Complications include two scantily attired individuals, one of them drunk, clinging to the cornice of a skyscraper and a large band of crooks in quest of the precious jewels.
When a series of killings occur in a small town, suspicion falls on a man who owns a leopard as a publicity stunt. As the murders continue, the town descends into fear and paranoia.
Dot the I is a suspenseful romantic thriller set in London, exploring themes of infidelity, jealousy, and love triangles. The story revolves around a woman named Carmen, who finds herself torn between her fiancé and a mysterious stranger. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested, leading to a surprising and thrilling ending.
In this musical comedy, a sailor on shore leave in New York City pretends to be married to avoid unwanted attention. However, complications arise when he falls in love with a young dancer and is faced with an ultimatum. With mistaken identities, tap dancing, and romantic reconciliations, this Broadway musical is full of comedy and surprises.
In this meta-horror rockumentary, a female pop star hires her best friend to direct a documentary about her life. As the project progresses, the line between reality and fantasy begins to blur, raising questions about authenticity and public image.
In this pre-Code comedy, a theatrical producer comes up with a publicity stunt involving a dancer, but things get complicated when a female sexual predator, jealousy, impersonation, and a taming of the shrew come into play.